The quilt shops in my area are thriving. One is expanding adding a bigger class room and one is enclosing the open area for a larger store. The fabric sales are not the bread and butter sales,mostly machine/LA sales, and embroidery supplies, keep the shop open. C]asses and vendor/rep presentations always draw a big crowd. One has a clothing sewing area that includes heirloom sewing for babies. That is a big money maker. A quilt shop has to stay active and keep current, always providing more then just buy your fabric here store.